PMQs Analysis on Politics Live 19th February 2020 Last week, I joined Jo Coburn and her guests on Politics Live to pick apart the finer points of PMQs. We discussed the hot topics of the day, from HS2 to social... Media
Funding Boost for Local Authorities 19th February 2020 Last week, I welcomed the Government’s confirmation that local authorities across the country will see their budgets increased significantly this year, as part... Local News
Start-Up Funding Available from SJL Foundation 19th February 2020 Entries are now open for the second SJL Foundation "SJL National Start-Up Business Awards”. Start-up owners shortlisted could receive a £2,000 grant and access... Local News
Business Support from BEIS 18th February 2020 I recently received a letter from the new Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, about the new avenues... Local News
Trade Opportunities for British Businesses 6th February 2020 It’s been nearly a week since we left the EU, and already the Prime Minister has set out a new global vision of the UK’s position in the world. Boris stated... Westminster News
London Northwestern and West Midlands Trains Service Update 4th February 2020 In January, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Trains announced it has appointed Julian Edwards as its new managing director as it looks to improve... Local News
Schools Funding Update 3rd February 2020 In the election, the Conservative Party made a promise to unleash the country’s potential, and level up public services. Education is at the forefront of these... Westminster News
Brand New Rehabilitation Centre in Daventry 3rd February 2020 This week, work begun to build the new rehabilitation centre on the site of Daventry Sports Club. The project is being run by Reach for Health, a Daventry-based... Local News
A Big Week for UK Rail 30th January 2020 This morning, I, along with the rest of the ministerial team at the Department for Transport, took questions from the House about the new rail policies. This is... Speeches in Parliament